Seven Things You Understand If You Are An Only Child | The Odyssey Online
Start writing a post
Relationships

Seven Things You Understand If You Are An Only Child

This one is for all the only children out there!

15
Seven Things You Understand If You Are An Only Child
newflowerwallpaper.com

Everyone we know comes from different backgrounds. Everyone we know also has a different life story. There are those of us who have lived our whole lives in the same place, in the same city, with the same friends and same neighbors. On the other hand, there are those who have bounced around from city to city for as long as they can remember. And at the end of the day, each person has their own unique family. Some families consist of 6 or 7 members while others may only consist of 2 or 3. Being an only child, it has always been just my parents and I. There are plenty of ups and downs that come along with being an only child, but here are 7 common concepts about only children that I think all only children can relate to.

  1. People always think you are spoiled. We are very used to hearing people say the stereotypical “Do your parents buy you everything?” Just because there is only one of us, doesn’t mean we get whatever we want. Our parents teach us how to work hard for what we want the same way they would if we had siblings. We don’t all follow the stereotype that’s for sure!
  2. We love hanging out with big families. Being with big families is like a new adventure to us. We’re not used to all of the aunts, uncles, and cousins running around on Thanksgiving or Christmas since our family is typically small. Whenever we do get the chance to be with a big family, we are always amused by how different it is and how fun it can be to be a part of a big group.
  3. We always say we wish we had a brother or sister. Mom and Dad have definitely heard us ask for a brother or sister once if not multiple times in our lives. We see our friends with siblings and are very curious to know what it’s like to live in a house where you have to share the bathroom and don’t always get to ride shotgun. Our friends always tell us that they wish they were an only child so they could have some privacy, but if you grow up as an only child you would be willing to sacrifice all of your privacy just to know what it’s like to have a sibling.
  4. Our pets serve as replacement siblings. Our pets are the only other living beings other than our parents that live with us on a full-time basis so naturally, we tend to think of them as our siblings.
  5. Being home alone actually means being home alone. We get very used to being by ourselves at home when our parents are at work, at the grocery store or wherever they may be. But at the same time, we are not lonely. We’ve learned how to entertain ourselves and are very happy with either being alone or being with a large group of people. In a way, we have the best of both worlds. We aren’t afraid of being by ourselves and at the same time, we love being with a bunch of people.
  6. We really appreciate the friends we have. Since we didn’t grow up with siblings constantly around us, the friendships we make are more meaningful to us. The bonds other people have with their siblings, we have with our closest friends. We appreciate our friends and their role in our lives because they really do become part of our family. Our friends become the people we trust and lean on for support and in most cases, our friends know every little thing about us just as a sibling would.
  7. Meeting another only child is exciting for us. Running into another only child is rare. Everyone you know has at least one sibling, if not more, whether they are adopted or biological. Meeting another only child is exciting because it only happens a couple of times in your life. You are finally able to relate to someone on a different level because they know what it’s like.
Report this Content
This article has not been reviewed by Odyssey HQ and solely reflects the ideas and opinions of the creator.
Vivien Leigh
Revelist

I've lived a whole 21 years with an RBF (Resting Bitch Face), so naturally, I go through most of these struggles on a daily basis.

And before you ask, yes I'm fine. No, I'm not mad. This is just my face, so take it or leave it! To those of you who have been #blessed with an RBF, you'll probably relate to these more than you'd like to:

Keep Reading...Show less
Entertainment

Iconic Duos: Timeless Legends

From Luke and Leia to Beyonce's twins...

774560
Luke and Leia from Star Wars, a iconic duo
Lucasfilm

“Name a more iconic duo... I'll wait." OK, well, if you insist. In no particular order, here's a list of 100 iconic duos that seem to be timeless.

SEE MORE: This Is The ICONIC Disney Sidekick You Are To Your BFF, According To Your Zodiac Sign

Keep Reading...Show less
Relationships

A Candid Letter to My Best Friends Ex

Because this is the real form of torture you deserve.

510
middle finger
Photo by engin akyurt on Unsplash

What's up Asshat,

I've composed a list of things that I wish upon you, and they're harsh and cruel. These things are things that I wouldn't wish upon my worst of enemies, not even that Starbuck's barista who always screws up my order, not even him. You fall into a whole other category of hate. You surpass Starbucks barista. Congratulations, I'm actually a pretty nice person, making you worthy of every single bit of torture I wish upon you. What are these things I wish upon you you might ask?

Keep Reading...Show less
Entertainment

College Life: As Told By Bob's Burgers

If there's anyone who understand the struggles of college, it's the Belcher family

1155
Bob's Burgers

College is a time of gaining independence, exploring new things, and copious amounts of Netflix. If you're like me, you often find yourself laughing at the sheer ridiculousness of the situations you find yourself in. Here are ten times Bob's Burgers accurately captured college life.

1. What you're pretty sure your upstairs neighbors do at 3am every morning.

Keep Reading...Show less
Student Life

Why Theater Kids Are the Greatest People Ever

Supportive and spontaneous human beings are the best.

864
Theater Kids

Throughout school, the theater department has always been my go-to place with go-to people when I need advice, a dance party, or just someone to listen to me vent.

You never know what's going to happen when you're dealing with theatre or what kind of characters you'll encounter. We have too much fun doing anything! One time in my senior year acting class, we spent an entire class period watching Bob's Burgers, and it was the greatest class period ever.

Keep Reading...Show less

Subscribe to Our Newsletter

Facebook Comments